“WOMEN AS PERPETRATORS OF CRIME: BREAKING THE STEREOTYPE”

AUTHOR – VAISHNAVI SINGH, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – VAISHNAVI SINGH, “WOMEN AS PERPETRATORS OF CRIME: BREAKING THE STEREOTYPE”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 567-573, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Introduction: Shifting Perspectives on Female Criminality

For much of history, women have been viewed predominantly as victims within the criminal justice system, often seen as vulnerable or as individuals in need of protection rather than as potential offenders. This portrayal has been shaped by societal norms and gender roles that frame women as inherently nurturing and non-violent. However, in recent years, perceptions of female criminality have been shifting, reflecting a more complex and nuanced understanding of women’s involvement in crime.